Comments on Dexter series by Jeff Lindsay?

ficbot · 10-07-2008, 07:51 PM

I am almost finished reading the first book in the Dexter series, which I found on Fictionwise. I really, really like it. I have heard book 2 is pretty good but book 3 is terrible. What do you think, is it worth getting the other two, or should I go on the waiting list at the library instead of buying them myself?

Over · 10-07-2008, 08:24 PM

I have no idea, sorry about that. I'm just replying because I follow the Dexter tv series, which are really excelent. I don't know if it follows exactly the books, though.

jav · 10-07-2008, 08:35 PM

I would probably agree with that summation of the Dexter books. I really enjoyed the first one, but midway through the second, Linsday's style began to grate on me particularly his frequent use of alliteration. Still I thought it was pretty good. The third however, I found to be much weaker. The book takes an, IMO, strange turn with book 3, involving a kind of supernatural/mystical element, that I didn't care for, though I found the other aspects of the plot engaging enough.

I do wonder a bit how much the TV series is influencing my opinion as I find it to be much better. I read the first two books shortly before the second TV season started, at which point the two series diverge pretty sharply (well really they start to diverge near the end of the first book/season). So I went into the third book preferring the plot choices taken by the TV writers over those taken by Lindsay, which may explain some of my dislike of the last book.

But if you enjoyed the first book you would probably like the second well enough to to be worth getting. I would probably recommend seeing how you like that one before deciding on whether to buy the third or get it from the library.

PsyDocJoanne · 10-08-2008, 10:44 PM

I've just finished the first Dexter book, and have the other two on my Wish List at Fictionwise. I also just watched the first season (thanks, NetFlix!)

My take on books two and three would be to wait for the library. Mostly because the Dexter series is quite pricey on Fictionwise (~$15 per book, if I remember correctly), and I don't honestly think the quality of writing commands that price. Just as a side note, I like the Showtime series much more than the books (which is a rarity for me).

ficbot · 10-09-2008, 12:08 AM

Thanks, everyone. The first was was cheaper than $15 but the second one is a little pricey. I'll wait for the library

grooks · 10-09-2008, 12:31 AM

Unfortunately, only books 2 and 3 are available for download from my local library. I did look up the author on wikipedia and noticed there is supposed to be a 4th book released next year called 'Dexter by Design'.

Hellmark · 08-03-2009, 12:14 PM

I've read all three, and while I agree that they aren't worth the $15 a pop price at fictionwise, they're quite entertaining. If you can get them cheaper, or from your library, I would totally recommend them.

The third book does include a weird supernatural twist, and I really don't think is all that great, but I still enjoyed it. One notable change from the TV series, is that the kids (Astor and Cody), are featured much more, and in a way I doubt the TV show ever will.

KarateMonkey · 08-07-2009, 08:50 PM

I'll just chime in to ditto everyone else. Book 1 was OK, although after watching season 1 of the series it kind of felt like the inferior abriged version of the same story.

Without looking it up I couldn't tell you a thing about the plot of the second book. I liked it well enough at the time, but apparently it was fairly forgetable.

The third book took an odd twist, that I don't think worked very well. If a fourth book came out I'd probably buy it, but I'd wait until the paperback version.

10-07-2008, 07:51 PM	#1
ficbot Wizard Posts: 2,409 Karma: 4132096 Join Date: Sep 2008 Device: Kindle Paperwhite/iOS Kindle App	Comments on Dexter series by Jeff Lindsay? I am almost finished reading the first book in the Dexter series, which I found on Fictionwise. I really, really like it. I have heard book 2 is pretty good but book 3 is terrible. What do you think, is it worth getting the other two, or should I go on the waiting list at the library instead of buying them myself?

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10-07-2008, 08:24 PM	#2
Over Wizard Posts: 1,462 Karma: 6061516 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cascais, Portugal Device: Kindle PW, Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2", OnePlus 6	I have no idea, sorry about that. I'm just replying because I follow the Dexter tv series, which are really excelent. I don't know if it follows exactly the books, though.

10-07-2008, 08:35 PM	#3
jav Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Device: Sony PRS 505	I would probably agree with that summation of the Dexter books. I really enjoyed the first one, but midway through the second, Linsday's style began to grate on me particularly his frequent use of alliteration. Still I thought it was pretty good. The third however, I found to be much weaker. The book takes an, IMO, strange turn with book 3, involving a kind of supernatural/mystical element, that I didn't care for, though I found the other aspects of the plot engaging enough. I do wonder a bit how much the TV series is influencing my opinion as I find it to be much better. I read the first two books shortly before the second TV season started, at which point the two series diverge pretty sharply (well really they start to diverge near the end of the first book/season). So I went into the third book preferring the plot choices taken by the TV writers over those taken by Lindsay, which may explain some of my dislike of the last book. But if you enjoyed the first book you would probably like the second well enough to to be worth getting. I would probably recommend seeing how you like that one before deciding on whether to buy the third or get it from the library.

10-08-2008, 10:44 PM	#4
PsyDocJoanne Loves her 505 and her Z4! Posts: 157 Karma: 631 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Weston, FL Device: Sony PRS-505	I've just finished the first Dexter book, and have the other two on my Wish List at Fictionwise. I also just watched the first season (thanks, NetFlix!) My take on books two and three would be to wait for the library. Mostly because the Dexter series is quite pricey on Fictionwise (~$15 per book, if I remember correctly), and I don't honestly think the quality of writing commands that price. Just as a side note, I like the Showtime series much more than the books (which is a rarity for me).

10-09-2008, 12:08 AM	#5
ficbot Wizard Posts: 2,409 Karma: 4132096 Join Date: Sep 2008 Device: Kindle Paperwhite/iOS Kindle App	Thanks, everyone. The first was was cheaper than $15 but the second one is a little pricey. I'll wait for the library

10-09-2008, 12:31 AM	#6
grooks Wizard Posts: 1,326 Karma: 30250 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fort Myers, FL Device: Pocketbook Era, Kobo Forma	Unfortunately, only books 2 and 3 are available for download from my local library. I did look up the author on wikipedia and noticed there is supposed to be a 4th book released next year called 'Dexter by Design'.

08-03-2009, 12:14 PM	#7
Hellmark Wizard Posts: 2,592 Karma: 4290425 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Foristell, Missouri, USA Device: Nokia N800, PRS-505, Nook STR Glowlight, Kindle 3, Kobo Libra 2	I've read all three, and while I agree that they aren't worth the $15 a pop price at fictionwise, they're quite entertaining. If you can get them cheaper, or from your library, I would totally recommend them. The third book does include a weird supernatural twist, and I really don't think is all that great, but I still enjoyed it. One notable change from the TV series, is that the kids (Astor and Cody), are featured much more, and in a way I doubt the TV show ever will.

08-07-2009, 08:50 PM	#8
KarateMonkey Connoisseur Posts: 90 Karma: 210 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: Astak Pocket Pro, Sony PRS-300	I'll just chime in to ditto everyone else. Book 1 was OK, although after watching season 1 of the series it kind of felt like the inferior abriged version of the same story. Without looking it up I couldn't tell you a thing about the plot of the second book. I liked it well enough at the time, but apparently it was fairly forgetable. The third book took an odd twist, that I don't think worked very well. If a fourth book came out I'd probably buy it, but I'd wait until the paperback version.

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